EFCO S5500 Advanced - Manual (Page 19)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y557 19
Series 5500 Advanced & Alternate Installation Instructions
Punched opening and ribbon window elevations are typically used for small openings or openings of
limited height where the frames can be partially assembled off-site, moved to the jobsite, and then
groups of frames are snapped together. This allows groups of frames to be set into the opening all at
one time. Custom extruded aluminum anchors are slid into the heads and sills during frame assembly.
This method of anchorage is limited due to certain structural limitations. Please consult with the
structural engineer responsible for the shop drawings for your project. This type of installation also
requires that there be no obstructions (such as floor slabs or columns) that prevent the frames from
being installed from the interior.
DEAD LOAD
SHIM AT
VERTICAL
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
SHIMS AT
ANCHOR
PUNCHED OPENING AND RIBBON WINDOWS
SHIMS AT
ANCHOR
CUSTOM TWO-PART
EXTRUDED
ALUMINUM ANCHORS
Note: It is up to the responsible
engineer to determine the
structural adequacy and type of
anchorage method to be used
for a given substrate, applied
loads, and building movements.
The S-5500 has different
anchorage options available to
meet these conditions.
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
Section V: PUNCHED OPENING & RIBBON WINDOWS
(Frame Opening & Frame Sealing)